Midway Bowl had been advertising a "$2 Tuesday Mardi Gras Edition" on social media and honestly…read more.. cheap bowling plus themed fun sounded like the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras, unwind after work, and laugh my way through a Tuesday night with my adventure buddy. Say less. I was READY. Being the responsible planner that I am, I tried to reserve a lane ahead of time online...only to be prompted to pay $70 to reserve one bowling lane. On $2 Tuesday. My brain immediately went, "Ma'am, something is not mathing here." So instead of rage-clicking checkout, I messaged Midway Bowl for clarification. To their credit, they responded quickly and explained that daily specials are first-come, first-served only and can only be redeemed in person. Slightly annoying if you're driving any distance, but, we decided to roll the dice and show up anyway. We walked in and I was fully hyped for Mardi Gras bowling. I had been talking about this for DAYS. And then... Front desk guy: "No clue what you're talking about. Maybe the bar." Me, internally: Sir. The Facebook post. The graphics. The vibes. The expectations. None of this was a fever dream. Because literally, HOURS before I walked in the door, they posted on Facebook: "Today is the day! Come join us from 6-10 pm for our Mardi Gras themed $2 Tuesday!" I did not dream this up! But okay. It's fine. I'll throw my own Mardi Gras party in my head. No problem. There were Mardi Gras-themed drink names at the Sparetime Lounge bar, but it was packed thanks to trivia night, so we pivoted to snacks and bowling -- which ended up being the real MVP move anyway. Let me tell you about the snack bar because WOW. Two orders of tacos (four tacos total at $1 each), six boneless wings in garlic parmesan sauce ($2), a 12" pepperoni flatbread pizza ($8), and two fountain sodas ($3 each) came to a grand total of $20.84. And the food? Actually GOOD. Not "this is acceptable for a bowling alley" good -- legitimately good. Also shoutout to the snack bar staff member who immediately understood what I meant when I mentioned the $2 specials, because for a minute I thought I had collectively imagined the entire promotion. Bowling itself was an absolute steal -- two games plus shoe rentals for $12 total. And I have to say, Midway Bowl is probably the cleanest, most modern bowling alley I've ever stepped into. Bright, welcoming, lively -- none of that sad, dusty bowling alley energy. Someone clearly cares about this place. So here's the deal: the marketing got me excited for a full-on Mardi Gras themed experience, but in reality, it was just regular $2 Tuesday bowling with some festive drink names floating around. Which is totally fine -- just not quite the "Mardi Gras Edition" I had built up in my head. Would I go back? Absolutely -- just with adjusted expectations and maybe my own beads next time. They're celebrating their 70th anniversary, and it shows in how well they maintain the space. And honestly? Cheap bowling, good food, and a night full of laughs is never a bad time.

Overall, I would recommend this place. It's sad, but I think bowling alleys themselves are dying…read moreout. We came here for father's day. I was looking for duckpin bowling which I discovered is slightly different here than in most places. Maybe it's the norm for PA, I'm not sure. The lanes are much smaller and kid like, so we did it for an hour, then switched over to regular bowling. The prices are higher online if you reserve a lane than if you just walk in. I called first to see how busy they were, and they weren't so we just paid there and saved a few dollars that way. We all had a good time because we made the most of it. We ordered pizza, chicken tenders, onion rings, and sodas all fairly decent what you would expect from a bowling alley. The place was very clean and so were the bathrooms. It was on a Sunday night so it seemed kind of quiet. I hope they get more business on other days and times of the week because this is a very nice place to go and it wasn't busy at all.

We had a great time bowling!!!! The music was absolutely fantastic...The entire family went and…read morereally enjoyed ourselves

Perfect place for fun. Weekday afternoon was great. Lots of available lanes, great prices,…read moremechanical scoring, good music, very clean, and easy to get to. Only negative thing I'd say is some equipment rentals are a little old (first pair of shoes I tried hand holes in them & some balls have major chips in them). But the staff member I spoke to on the phone before we went was very friendly & helpful. Staff member working there when we arrived was helpful but a little miserable in action.

A fun, inexpensive way to have some fun with family and friends, young and old!…read more Multiple fee schedules to fit your budget and amount of time you want to be there. A small little snack bar with a variety of choices and good coffee! This is non-smoking and no alchohol facility. Employees are helpful, friendly and full of advice if needed!

Great bowling alley! Went to a tournament for a non-profit for adults with IDD, great place, great…read morestaff, including the restaurant staff within.

Amazing service and just a great time. it's a great thing to do with the family and just to do to…read morehave fun. No complaints.

Worst place! Do not waste your money here! I got a deal on Groupon went in and half of the arcade…read moregames don't work. They're turned off. The coin pusher game even if you do win a card or special tokens they don't dispense out the bottom and the attendant will not give them to you. He claims if they do not dispense out the bottom then the game decided not to give them to you. You get very little tickets for the cost of the games. No air-conditioning! No fan. It was cooler outside than it was inside the building. So hot in there and smelly. Very limited selection of arcade games. Very disappointing not at all as advertised on their website. Stay with Dave & Buster's! Much better value much better games much better atmosphere much better selection. New modern clean. This was dark and dingy.

I took my husband there for Father's Day for the all can eat seafood special. Everything came out…read morehot and delicious! Our service was spectacular! Highly recommended.

A different kind of sports bar tucked inside a bowling alley--and it delivered exactly what you'd…read morehope for. Great variety of drinks, plenty of TVs, and a fun, laid-back vibe. But the real star? The wings. Absolutely outstanding, crispy, flavorful, and done right. If I lived nearby, I'd be eating these on the regular.

A great place to go for all ages. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, clean, and well…read moremaintained. I purchased a bowling there and was impressed with the time they took for me to get the right ball and the proper fit.

Very nice young man in charge, duckpin lanes showing some age but fine for our 6 year old grandson…read more Very reasonable charge by the hour for a lane.

Went there and played some games. Got hungry during and decided to get food. I know that bowling…read morealleys don't serve the fanciest food, but what I do expect is the food to be edible. Received my hot dogs and the buns had mold growing on them. Very unappealing. I decided to get the hot dogs because I heard that the Pizza was undercooked and to not even test the burgers. Along with having moldy food I was also given a pair of shoes that were cracked, ripped, and the sole was falling off. Might've been able to take a bite of the moldy hot dog buns. Bowling was fun, but eat before and bring your own gear.

Great experience! Prices were steeper than I'm used to $70 for 2 hour lane rental BUT lanes are…read morereally well kept, concessions were very reasonably priced, and service was friendly. Nice features on the lanes like several backgrounds to choose from and options to have your scores emailed to you (love this as someone who bowls regularly!). Not quite five stars as the ball selection below 11 pounds was limited and the price was steeper than the value (in my opinion) but great experience overall! Would bowl here again!

Decades has been in downtown Lancaster since 2019, located at 438 N. Queen St. in the old Stahr…read moreArmory building -- a 95-year-old, 15,000-square-foot former gymnasium. The space includes a full-service restaurant and bar, a retro arcade with more than 40 games, and a six-lane bowling alley. The menu has vegan and gluten-free options. One of their bartenders won first place at the VeloCity cocktail competition. There's also an ice cream bar on site with its own hours. The arcade has skeeball, an original 1990s X-Men cabinet, House of the Dead, Rampage, and other classic games. Bowling lanes are separate from the arcade area. They also host private events. Parking is available next door at the North Queen Street Garage. Worth checking their hours before heading over since they're closed Monday and Tuesday. Good spot for dinner, drinks, arcade games, and bowling in one place.

What a fun spot for drinks, food, and games!…read more It was incredibly hot outside when we visited, so walking into a place with strong, ice-cold A/C was a huge bonus. Definitely appreciated that! The drinks were well-made, and there was a great selection of games to choose from. Getting coins is easy too--you can purchase them directly from the bartender The service was excellent throughout our visit. The staff was attentive, professional, and friendly, and I also enjoyed their creative and fun drink menu This is definitely a place worth checking out. Beyond the arcade games, they also have N64 games and bowling, making it a great destination for a night out with friends or a fun outing with family!

I don't think the employees/owners of this establishment understand the concept of maintenance…read more There are machines with problems that significantly hurt the experience of the game. Even after letting staff know of the issues they haven't been fixed in about a year. Prices are decent though.

Fun little place. Putt putt was average. Go Karts were actually better than we thought. Small…read moretrack but we were the only 4 driving so it was fun as a family. Arcade was good.